Vaccinium myrtilloides Canadian blueberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium myrtilloides
Canadian blueberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium myrtilloides plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Labrador, south to Virginia and Illinois. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Canadian blueberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. canadense. Richards.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium myrtilloides
Common Name:  Canadian blueberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist soils in heaths and pine woods[3, 43].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist but freely-draining lime free soil, preferring one that is rich in peat or a light loamy soil with added leaf-mould[11, 200]. Prefers a very acid soil with a pH in the range of 4.5 to 6, plants soon become chlorotic when lime is present. Succeeds in full sun or light shade though it fruits better in a sunny position[200]. Requires shelter from strong winds[200]. There has been a lot of confusion over the correct name for this species, it is often called V. canadense[11, 200]. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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